Finance and Accounting · Full-time
Recruitment agency · Career Directions LimitedFinance Manager
Employer not disclosed by agency
NanyukiManager · Not statedDeadline not stated by agencyChecked 21 Oct 2026
About this role
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Role overview
An undisclosed employer in Nanyuki is seeking a Finance Manager to lead their financial functions. This full-time role suits candidates with strong financial management experience who can oversee budgeting, reporting, and compliance while supporting strategic decisions and managing a finance team.
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What you will do
- Lead the annual budgeting process with management and department heads.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for senior management.
- Monitor cash flow, accounts receivable and payable, and manage working capital.
- Establish and maintain financial controls and ensure compliance with Kenyan tax and statutory requirements.
- Supervise and support the Accountant, reviewing their work and guiding their development.
- Evaluate financial viability of new products, services, and partnerships to support business growth.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, automate processes, and enhance reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
- Professional accounting qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent.
- 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting with responsibility for reporting, budgeting, controls, or management.
- Experience supervising accounting staff.
- Strong skills in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
- Good understanding of Kenyan tax laws, statutory compliance, and financial reporting standards.
- Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets and experience using accounting or enterprise software.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, able to explain financial concepts to non-finance colleagues.
- Preferred experience includes working in technology-enabled companies, start-ups or SMEs, familiarity with cloud-based accounting systems and financial dashboards, and exposure to multi-entity or cross-border finance operations.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before the closing date, which has not been published.